The Bachelor of Arts degree is a college program of 128 hours. Concentrations are available in the following disciplines: Biblical Counseling, Biblical Studies, Christian Education, Pulpit Ministries, & Urban Ministries.
To be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts program students must:
- successfully complete the required courses or equivalent course content of the Associate of Arts program
- the semester prior to enrollment, submit an application via the Admissions Office and be accepted into the Bachelor of Arts program
- receive approval to enter his/her chosen area of concentration
The degree consists of 110 hours of general requirements and 18 hours of concentration requirements.
Bachelor of Arts General Requirements
Core Courses
Bible and Theology (51 hrs.):
Bible Survey I – Old Testament – 3 hrs.
Bible Survey II – New Testament – 3 hrs.
Pauline Epistles I (Romans) – 3 hrs.
Introduction to Bible Study – 3 hrs.
Hermeneutics – 3 hrs.
Personal Evangelism – 2 hrs.
Introduction to Theology – 3 hrs.
Systematic Theology I, II, & III – 9 hrs
Dispensation Theology – 3 hrs.
Old Testament Electives – 6 hrs.
Electives – 13 hrs.
General Studies (26 hrs.):
Communication Skills (Speech) – 2 hrs.
English Composition I – 3 hrs.
English Composition II – 3 hrs.
Great Christian Literature – 3 hrs.
History – 6 hrs.
Orientation – 1 hr.
Biblical Leadership – 2 hrs.
Natural Sciences/College Math – 6 hrs.
Departmental Studies (21 hrs.):
Christian Life and Maturity – 1 hr.
Introduction to World Views – 3 hrs.
Church History – 3 hrs.
Introduction to Missions – 2 hrs.
Introduction to Biblical Counseling – 3 hrs.
Introduction to Christian Education – 3 hrs.
Dynamics of Urban Ministries – 3 hrs.
The Teaching Process – 3 hrs.
Language Options (12 hrs.):
Option 1:
Biblical Greek or Foreign Language – 12 hrs.
Option 2:
Intro to Biblical Languages – 3 hours
Electives – 9 hours
Concentration Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Christian Apologetics – 3 hrs.
Theology of Christian Counseling – 3 hrs.
Marriage & Family Counseling – 3 hrs.
Crisis Counseling – 3 hrs.
Comparative Counseling – 3 hrs.
Practicum in Biblical Counseling – 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Christian Apologetics – 3 hrs.
Bible Prophecy – 2 hrs.
Biblical Textual Issues – 2 hrs.
Bible Electives – 8 hrs.
Practicum in Biblical Studies – 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
Christian Apologetics – 3 hrs.
Church Education Ministries – 3 hrs.
Christian Education Administration – 3 hrs.
The Teaching Process – 3 hrs.
The Christian Home – 3 hrs.
Practicum in Christian Education – 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Pulpit Ministries
Christian Apologetics – 3hrs.
Expository Preaching I & II – 6 hrs.
Pastoral Theology – 2 hrs.
Church Planting & Revitalization – 2 hrs.
Church Administration – 2 hrs.
Practicum in Pulpit Ministries – 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Ministries
Christian Apologetics – 3 hrs.
Principles & Practices of Multi-ethnic Churches – 3 hrs.
Leadership in Urban Church – 3 hrs.
Developing Cultural and Ethnic Sensitivity – 3 hrs.
The City in Theological Perspectives – 3 hrs.
Practicum in Urban Ministry – 3 hrs.
